Photo: Experimental Sound Studio

1
Giancarlo Guerrero Leads Fandangos & Enigma Variations
(Symphony Center)
After a stunning summer season leading the Grant Park Orchestra, Guerrero conducts the CSO through both “Fandango” (by Arturo Márquez) and “Fandangos” (by Robert Sierra).
October 15-17

2
John Prine 80th Birthday Celebration
(Old Town School of Folk)
The folk legend is honored by the institution where he got his start, which also debuted a mural of the late musician on its Lincoln Square home.
October 10

3
Experimental Sound Studio’s 40th Anniversary Celebration
(Experimental Sound Studio)
The local institution and “international hub for sonic experimentation” marks a milestone with a free all-day event featuring performers from its forty-year history.
October 17

4
Whitney
(Metro)
Whitney plays a hometown show to wrap up their tour in support of last year’s “Small Talk” album, which Newcity called a masterpiece.
October 22

5
V.V. Lightbody Album Release Show
(The Hideout)
Excitement is building for “Period Piece,” the third album by this staple of the Chicago music scene—it’s described as “Cate Le Bon strolling through an overgrown meadow.”
October 15-16